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What's a date? Been so long I don't remember :(

That would be my issue too...and then I'd have to make more :)

I dislike any type of callisthenics, class or group exercises, and any orchestrated workout routine, be it with machines, free weights, etc. I find it all boring and just can't stick with it. On the other hand, I love exercises that include a second feature such as sight-seeing, exploration, nature appreciation, etc.…

This gets my vote :)

To start, 50 calories over the course of a day isn't really significant so I wouldn't sweat it too much. As to your question, I'm no expert but I too find sometimes significant (25% or more) differences between on-site devices such as pedometers and HRM's and the MFP estimates. I usually opt to let MFP enter it's own…

4 MPH is really just a brisk walk anyway, so if you can walk it without problems, you should be able to run it. Perhaps it's a technique thing? Maybe you could get somebody to video you trying to run, and then see if you can identify a specific move or motion that would cause premature burn, or shortness of breath. Maybe…

Assuming you return! I've heard they're really just a bunch of zombies waiting for tasty Americans to cross the border in search of real beer and whisky...and then...chomp!!!

I've always had a preference for several smaller meals/snacks throughout the day. I find that if I eat a small portion when I'm hungry I eat less in the long run. Some people can't adjust to this, preferring to stick with the "3 squares a day" routine. Whatever works for you is the right thing to do. Regardless of their…

My Timex HRM always gives a higher calorie burn than MFP, but it's based on actual readings, not estimates so I consider it to be the more accurate of the two. Having said that, it's never been twice as high, sometimes as much as 25% more. Assuming you have the strap positioned properly and your correct weight entered into…

Kelowna here...add me if you like. Never lived on Saltspring but I do know where it is :)

In my opinion, accurate is not as important as consistent. Once you start using a scale all your readings will be relative to the first one you take, so weight loss will be tracked accurately, provided the scale gives consistent results. This is more of an issue with digital scales, as some of them tend to vary by up to 10…

Kelowna, BC here.

Didn't your "relationship" start off by dating? Dating doesn't have to be a formal, I'll pick you up at 7 kinda thing. Sharing a grocery cart or meeting at the park for an afternoon of walking and talking can be dates! Whatever 2 people of the opposite gender have in common can usually be shared, and by doing so you're…

As one of those relative "newbies", I would like to point out that until we've gained some insight by reading lots of forum posts, we don't really know who's really basing their posts on fact and who's just blowing smoke. I've seen lots of opinions presented as facts, and until we learn to know the difference, some…

I understand that, and I'm not looking for just a single item that meets the criteria. I try to balance the day's intake as best I can, but would like to have a half-dozen staples that I can eat on an alternating basis without having to constantly cross-check the rest of my day's meals. I guess there's no real answer but…

I wish :( :( :(

Over 100 days in a row for me :) I'll be a nag too!

I may be a cynic, but that's always my internal reaction too. They must want something, cuz they ain't lookin' to hook up with this old dude :)

I'm sure several people have already said this (too lazy to read all the comments) but, any time there's a "Friends" network either on the internet, in social activity situations, service clubs, fund raising organizations, volunteer groups, etc., there's a possibility that people will discover others with similar interests…

If they don't allow dating on here, they certainly wouldn't allow sarcasm :)

I can't speak for anybody else here, but I can always use another Geek friend :)

I get that :) Darn turistas!

One more year to full retirement, then you just never know :) Thanks for the invite...I feel like a song..."Indiana Wants Me" :) Seriously, I'd love to take in next year's Indy 500.

Already friended...sorry I can't add to your list :( I myself have been divorced 3 times, and it seems the Exes always get custody of the mutual friends, leaving me with only virtual friends like I have on here. Those friends often seem to be more supportive than the flesh and blood kind, BTW! I do have many acquaintances…

Poutine is the most fattening type of french fry dish in the world :) Fries, cheese curds, all covered in rich gravy hot enough to melt the cheese curds :) BTW...we also have pizza in Canada, and all the other fattening foods available south of the 49th. Same problems with obesity too. The solution...portion control driven…

Single, and happily so :) No objection to women, just can't handle living with one :( Too old and cantankerous...and set in my ways!

I took a vote and we all think that you're more suited to your first answer :) Just kidding...I, in turn do as little as possible :) When I do work I'm a part-time sales and business manager in a car dealership (actually, 2 car dealerships). Also, part-time comedian but I don't plan to quit my day job :)

I think this along with the SezxyStef suggestions have pretty much got it covered. Good luck on the field.